Upward Bound Summer Tutor Counselor (Summer 2024)

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• The 6-week position includes training and 6 weeks of 24 hr. supervision of up to 60 high school youth in a residential setting within an academic and recreational pre-college program.
• Actively work with staff in implementation, supervision, and support of youth in all phases of programming activities.
• Assist Instructors in daytime classes.  Program assistant during the afternoon component.
• Tutor and supervise 10-12 students during tutoring/class sessions.
• Student mentoring.
• Plan/supervise recreational activities and field trips.
• Supervise and maintain order among youth at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings and maintain records.
• Develop and implement programming for youth as a workshop coordinator/leader. Provide a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere conducive to maximum student growth. Interpret and enforce compliance of rules and regulations of students as per TRIO and Institutional polices.
• Assure that dormitory discipline and related matters are handled in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assist students from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon during the residential program.
• Attend all required staff meetings. Prepare and lead enrichment activities as assigned. Keep and prepare reports and records as assigned by the Upward Bound Manager. Verify with staff members in regard to students’ paperwork before calling parents/guardians, administering medication, allowing visitors, and taking photos of students.
• Alert all staff members of any/all emergencies and/or urgent matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current college/university student or graduate.
• Excellent customer service skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Some knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines, and to develop some skill in the operation of common office equipment.
• Cumulative grade point average above 2.75 or above.
• Experience working with high school youth.
• Ability to work independently and is organized and dependable.
• Must be able to work with a team. High level of maturity, motivation and responsibility.